Ordination training in the area of marriage often focuses solely on the development of marriage liturgies. Consequently, many newly ordained clergy are pastorally ill-equipped to exercise this key ministry. This practical handbook addresses all that ministers need to know to about conducting weddings well: * Procedural: the initial contact with a couple; structuring the conversation and the ground you need to cover; the pastoral and procedural opportunities of marriage ministry; and advice and examples on how to proceed with clarity and confidence. * Liturgical: looks at the service options and rules; choosing music and readings; the organisation and logistics of the day; and guidance on how to conduct a wedding. * Legal: a clear summary of the legal processes required; registers and filling them in; how to be well organised with paperwork and form-filling. * Missional: the various ways that the opportunity of this pastoral office can be used to build up the Church. * Pastoral: looking at dealing with sensitive issues such a divorce, differences in the family, and children from a previous relationship.

Marriage Ministry and Using the Book of Common Prayer

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